The following diagram is a simple representation of how GFRS manages the flow of information shaping the CRMP, and the supporting structures that will enable and ensure the delivery of its aims and objectives.

A suite of delivery plans supports the effective co-ordination of activities delivering the aims and objectives set out in the CRMP and the actions delivering change driven by the assessment of local community risk. These will be reviewed annually and progress against activity will be available at any time and provided monthly to our Fire Leadership Team as part of our planning and delivery governance cycle. Progress against aims and objectives is also provided to GCC for regular scrutiny by elected Members, officers, and public alike.

The aims and objectives of this CRMP and the day to day running of a high performing fire and rescue service cannot be successfully achieved without a range of enabling services. This requires the right people with the right skills in the right places, the right fleet and equipment in the right places, clear and consistent two-way communications and engagement, with reliable and resilient IT infrastructure and systems. This needs to be funded with prudent budgeting and rigorous spend management, with a constant vigilance for efficiency savings and/or increased productivity identified.

All of this is supported by a robust internal governance framework that ensures opportunity for scrutiny and positive challenge to work collaboratively towards better outcomes, driving quality and timely decisions and ensuring transparency and accountability. Our annual Statement of Assurance will always provide progress achieved against these objectives and performance against targets.